In order to ensure the public’s safety and orderly flow of traffic, the City has established guidelines for many types of special events. Below is a list of events or circumstances for which a permit must be obtained prior to the date of the event. Failure to obtain the appropriate permit(s) may result in termination of the event and enforcement action for violation of applicable City ordinance(s). The permitting process can be tricky to navigate, particularly the first time. If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Trieb at (802) 540-2246 or strieb@bpdvt.org.

In order to obtain a permit, a responsible representative of the group holding the event must contact the appropriate City department. A three to four week lead time is ideal. The representative must complete an application for the special event and provide all information requested. The representative must also contact all applicable public agencies that may be impacted by the event.

Ride Alongs - Those interested in a ride along with a Burlington Police Officer are welcome to fill out a Ride Along Application and Waiver to do so. You may email those to Sarah Trieb at strieb@bpdvt.org. If you have any questions, please contact Sarah at (802) 540-2246.